IDEXX · 1 day ago
Principal R&D Engineer, Diagnostic Consumables
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expIDEXX is looking for an experienced Principal R&D Engineer, Diagnostic Consumables to lead the development of high-volume, single-use consumables for our veterinary diagnostics platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with assay scientists, instrument teams, and external partners to bring innovative products to market across the entire product lifecycle.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLivestockVeterinary
Responsibilities
Own the technical vision for diagnostic consumables, guiding concept development from material selection through commercialization
Drive advanced modeling and simulation (ANSYS, COMSOL) to establish design principles across fluidic, thermal, and mechanical domains
Shape cross-functional strategy by partnering with assay scientists, instrument engineers, and external vendors to deliver integrated, scalable solutions
Lead design reviews and risk assessments ensuring robust validation strategies and regulatory compliance under USDA standards
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and building organizational capability in diagnostic system engineering
Influence long-term roadmaps, contributing to portfolio planning and innovation pipelines that expand IDEXX’s diagnostic capabilities
Champion manufacturability and cost-effectiveness, ensuring designs translate seamlessly into high-volume, regulated production environments
Contribute to technical roadmaps and mentor junior team members
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in diagnostic consumables or medical device development
Strong proficiency in analytical modeling; SolidWorks experience is a plus
Proven success in high-volume, regulated manufacturing environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience designing and integrating microfluidic systems
Familiarity with high-volume web-based manufacturing technologies
Track record of developing high-volume assay consumables or diagnostic products
Benefits
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Financial support
Pet insurance
Mental health resources
Volunteer paid days off
Employee stock program
Foundation donation matching
Company
IDEXX
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1991-06-21IPO
1984-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Jonathan Mazelsky
President and CEO
Michael Erickson
Executive Vice President and General Manager
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